Community United Methodist Church, Cedarburg The Tradition of ANNOUNCEMENTSDecember (Oplatki) Week of December 31, 2017 New Year's Eve Happy New Year! Mens Study Office Closed 7:00 AM John Wesley Office Closed Watchnight Service Mommy & Me Playdate WORSHIP 10:00 AM 9:00 a.m. to Noon Bring your 31 leftover treats! 1 2 3 4 5 6 Handbells 6:30 PM Chancel Choir Finance 7:00 PM 7:00 PM

WORSHIP 8:00 AM Women of Faith Mary Martha Circle Mens Study Office Closed & 10:15 AM 1:15 PM 12:30 p.m. 7:00 AM Prime Minister Barcel Violin Confirmation 5:00 PM 4:45 PM - 7:00 PM Mosaic Youth 7 8 9 106:00 PM 11Chancel Choir 12 13 7:00 PM Charge Conference Acts 29 7:00 PM Outreach 6:00 PM 6:30 PM Handbells 6:30 PM

Office Hours Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or centuries on , families on his or her farm or at his or her home. The in , , the Czech and Slav custom brings us back to that Holy Night Sunday, January 7, 2018, 10:00 a.m. Republics have practiced a beautiful when even animals were welcomed (and by Looking Ahead tradition. It is the breaking and sharing of the legend were able to speak) reminding us that Greeters: 8:00 a.m. - Need Volunteer 10:15 a.m. - Need Volunteer Oplatek - Christmas . Oplatek taken we are all God's creatures. Coffee Fellowship: 8:00 a.m. - Kunz 10:15 a.m. - Need Volunteer from the Latin word oblatum, meaning Sacred PC Operator: 8:00 a.m. - Need Volunteer 10:15 a.m. - Need Volunteer Bread, has been the symbol of Christianity and It's part of our tradition as Eucharistic Sound: Bruce Krenzke Acolyte: Need Volunteer Christ, who is our bread of life. Christians (people who see communion as a Welcome Center: 8:00 a.m. - Sarah Lovy 10:15 a.m. - Linda Kunz F tangible connecting point with God's grace On the holiest Night of the year, a festive 12 in Jesus) that what we do when we come to » Our Charge Conference (Annual Meeting) is 6:30 p.m., January 8 « course meatless dinner is prepared for the church, the sharing of Word and Sacrament, gathered family and friends. An extra setting goes with us and fills our lives with the Spirit is placed for a begger (our Lord) who may of Christ wherever we go, and especially Three Adult Classes come to the door, or a poor family (the Holy when we are at home, sharing daily life with - begin next Sunday at 9:15 a.m. Family) looking for a place to stay. The host those people who make up our family. We or hostess leads the group in a special prayer are to be strengthened by those significant » The Invitational Life - Lee Ann Blackmer continues this study on living a contagious life and distributes an oplatek to the participants. relationships in our lives to go out and be a of grace and witness to our Lord. (This class ends on January 28.) Each person breaks off a piece of the other's healing or compassionate bread in the many » Growing through Life Transitions - Sarah Lovy leads this new class dealing with critical oplatek and continues until they have all circles we move about in our living. Thus, our pivot mements in your life, those you love, and those you meet. Based on "Care Notes." exchanged good wishes, a hope for the new meals together can either be chaotically rushed (4 weeks, concluding January 28.) year and blessings with everyone. Traditionally through, or truly shared in the image and » Managing Change, Vision, and a Church's Identity - Pastor Dave helps address changes at midnight the head of the housefold take the likeness of the Eucharistic meal! in churches, having a prevailing vision, and how to change a church's identity...for the pink oplatek and shares it with the animals better. (4 weeks, concluding January 28.) Mary Martha Circle — Mary Martha Circle Outreach will be meeting on Wednesday, January 10, Winter Retreat 2018 #NoFilter — Come and 12:30 p.m. at the Prime Minister Restaurant join us at Expeditions Unlimited in Devil's Lake on Why do we light candles... Coin Drive — September 1 through today, in Thiensville. If you have questions, contact March 2 - 4 for what promises to be an amazing "Theas expressionsLight of of Ourour prayers?Prayers" December 31. Our funds will go to meet Harbor Orrene Reblin (262)376-9421. weekend of fun! $130 Early Bird if signed up House Crisis Shelter’s greatest needs. by January 10th. $145 for those who sign up The first thing one notices upon entering an Men's Study Group — The Thursday Men’s January 11th or later. Sun, snow, rain, shine... Orthodox Church is the sandbox full of lit Human Relations Day — Together we extend Study Group will delve into the culture and we've got you covered. This will be an amazing candles. People make an offering, take a helping hand to those in crisis so they can spiritual beliefs of the Native Americans. We will retreat and chance to connect with God and a candle, light it, saying a prayer and then overcome formidable obstacles. Let's nurture at- be reading and discussing “The Spiritual Legacy friends! Join us! place the candle in the sand. So what is this risk youth, strengthen community development of the American Indian” by Joseph Epes Brown. all about? efforts, and advocate for the oppressed! Please Dr. Brown was Professor of religious studies Kid's Church — We are always looking for more give generously on January 14th. at the University of Montana. The text we will volunteers to share their talents and gifts during Christ said, "I am the light of the world; he be using is a special commemorative edition Kid's Church on Sunday mornings. The kids who follows me will not walk in darkness, Pecans — Our Schermer Pecans are available which also includes a collection of essays by love to sing along to musicians playing various but will have the light of life." (John 8:12) for purchase after both services for $10.00 Michael Oren written about his life with Black instruments. We have a song book that you can Each time we light a candle, we are called to a bag. Profits will benefit UMCOR Material Elk, an Oglala Sioux. Recently, there has been choose from or bring your own music! There are remember that it is our Lord and Savior Jesus Resources Advance, which provides supplies a growing interest in the religious and cultural also opportunities to be a guest speaker and lead Christ who is the True Light and anyone who during the time of crisis and disaster. heritage of Native Americans. Underlying this our kids in prayer. We have a list of topics that follows Him need not fear the darkness. Every heritage and central to their religion is their you can select or you can always create your candle that we light is an active and visible Family Promise — Our next two host weeks reverence for nature and life. The religious own. Talk to either Tricia Gruber or Jen Lange to expression of prayer. We reflect upon the begin Jan. 21st and Apr.15th. Please check practices of these peoples represents a rich and see how you can get involved. salvation that the Lord gives, we recommit the January schedule to help out in some way. truly American heritage found nowhere else ourselves, renewing our Baptismal vow and Thank you! in the world. Please consider joining us as we committing that as children of God, we are learn more about the spiritual life of the first and COPE Hotline Celebrates 40 Years called to "Let our light so shine before men, true Americans. We meet Thursday mornings that they may see (our)good works and give Hunger Task Force — Cedarburg United COPE provides emotional support and crisis at 7 am at PJ Piper’s in downtown Cedarburg; glory to (our) Father who is in Heaven." Methodist Church is signed up to help sort intervention to those in the Greater Milwaukee Coffee or breakfast is optional but not the (Matt. 5:16) food at the Hunger Task Force on Saturday, area and beyond. Last year, more than 28,000 discussion. January 27th from 9:00 – 12:00 PM. This is calls were made to COPE Services of Ozaukee Lastly, as we place the candle in the sand, an OUTSTANDING outreach for individuals and County. This year’s annual luncheon—A Com- we say "Lord have mercy," repenting for our families, as it helps out so many families as they Cribbage — Do you like to play cribbage? mitment to Hope-- will be held Wednesday, Feb. sin while at the same time "re-igniting" our are Wisconsin’s leading anti-hunger organization. Join us on Sunday, January 14, at 11:30 a.m. 7th, 2018, at the Ozaukee Country Club from 11 own flame and recommitting our whole life Please sign up on the kiosk in Fellowship Hall. in the Wesley Room at CUMC. Please bring a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Miss Wisconsin 2014, Raean- to God. Thus, we begin again to live as light, a nutritious snack to share. If you have any na Johnson, will give a message on The Impact helping others see the Way, the Truth, The Church News questions, feel free to contact Carla Schmidt. of Substance Abuse on the Family. The luncheon Life amid a world of darkness. will have raffles, auctions to bid on (including No Sunday School — There will be no Sunday Youth & Children's Ministries personal experiences like lunch and a tour of Wis- School today; resumes next week. consin’s capital with Jim Ott and a 2-night stay at Mommy & Me Playdates — For those stay- a bed and breakfast in Sister Bay), and wonderful Women of Faith — The Women of Faith will at-home moms with children! Come join Tricia artwork from artists in Ozaukee County. For more meet January 8th and begin a new study. The Gruber and Jen Lange with their children at information, go to www.COPEservices.org or book is John Ortberg's "Who Is This Man". CUMC on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the call Val Nichols, 262-893-0968, as a number of (The Unpredictable Impact of the Inescapable month from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for some our congregants are planning to attend, including Jesus.) We meet in the church library the great social interaction. This is also a great entry Pastor Dave. This is a fundraiser for COPE, tickets second Monday of the month at 1:15. If you point to introduce young moms to our church, a are $65.00 each (or table of 10 at $55.00 each.) would like to come and have a question call church that cares. 262-375-4051.